Rare Senate Appointment: Opposition MP Joins Upper Chamber

Former Conservative MP Richard Martel has been appointed to the Senate, a rare move where a prime minister shuffles an opposition member to the upper chamber.

13 Jul, 08:00 — 13 Jul, 08:00

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It's extremely rare, but Carney isn't the first PM to shuffle an opposition member to the Senate

Former Conservative MP Richard Martel joins a unique club of senators who have been plucked directly from the House of Commons floor on the recommendation of a prime minister of a different political stripe.

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Rare Senate Appointment: Opposition MP Joins Upper Chamber

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It's extremely rare, but Carney isn't the first PM to shuffle an opposition member to the Senate

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